James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography
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This autobiography was first published in 1883, and recounts the life of the Scottish scientist and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890), who was arguably the last of the early pioneers of the machine tool industry, most famously remembered for his invention of the steam hammer. He also produced and manufactured several other important machine tools, including a hydraulic press which used water pressure to force tight-fitting machine parts together...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1108014461
ISBN13:9781108014465
Release Date:June 2010
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:500 Pages
Weight:1.39 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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